Aromatic Water Dropwort Salad (Minari Muchim) – Sumi’s Side Dish Style
Refreshing and Healthy Minari Muchim Recipe from Sumi’s Side Dishes
Hello! Energy comes from strength. Introducing a minari muchim that will add a wonderful fragrance to your dining table. Minari, also known as water dropwort, is an alkaline food that helps neutralize acidic body conditions and is beneficial for expelling heavy metals and sodium from the body. When selecting fresh minari, look for vibrant green leaves and stems that feel moist. Today, let’s make minari muchim using a secret recipe from ‘Sumi’s Side Dishes,’ loved by many! The combination of its crisp texture and sweet-and-sour dressing is exquisite.
Main Ingredients- 12 sprigs of Minari (Water Dropwort)
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 white part of green onion
- A little carrot
- 1 green chili pepper (or Cheongyang chili)
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the minari. First, trim any dirty roots from the minari.
Step 2
To maintain freshness and remove impurities, soak the minari in cold water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar for 10 minutes. Afterwards, rinse it thoroughly under running water a few times. Gently squeeze out the water by hand or let it drain well on a colander.
Step 3
Prepare the vegetables. Cut the minari, carrot, cucumber, green onion, and onion into lengths of about 5-6 cm. It’s best to use the white part of the green onion for its good aroma. For the cucumber, use a peeler to remove the skin and then scoop out the seeds to prevent excess water from releasing. Slice the green chili peppers (or Cheongyang peppers for spiciness) diagonally.
Step 4
Make the delicious seasoning. One of the secrets to Sumi’s Side Dish minari muchim is the plum extract! It adds a subtle sweetness and also has a preservative effect. The key to this recipe is using a generous amount of vinegar. Combine 1/2 Tbsp plum extract, 4 Tbsp vinegar, 3 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/3 Tbsp salt in a bowl and mix well to create the flavorful seasoning.
Step 5
In a large bowl, add the prepared seasoning and first toss the cucumber. This allows the cucumber to marinate slightly in the dressing.
Step 6
Now, add all the remaining prepared vegetables (minari, carrot, onion, green onion, chili peppers) and gently mix them without crushing the ingredients. It’s important to maintain the crisp texture of the minari.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle some sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Your fragrant and delicious Sumi’s Side Dish style minari muchim is complete! Serve it immediately and enjoy.
